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I went through this exact same transition about 6 months ago and can confirm what everyone is saying - definitely use February 29th as your last worked date! One thing I wish someone had told me is to screenshot or print out your final SDI payment confirmation before applying for UI. When I had my phone interview, the EDD rep asked for specific details about my disability claim end date and benefit amounts, and having that info handy made the conversation go much smoother. Also, don't panic if there's a 1-2 week gap between your last SDI payment and your first UI payment - that seems to be normal processing time. You sound like you're being really thorough about this, which is smart. The transition can feel overwhelming but you've got all the right information now!
This is such great practical advice! I hadn't thought about screenshotting my final SDI payment details, but that makes perfect sense for the phone interview. It's reassuring to hear that the 1-2 week gap is normal - I was already worried about budgeting for that transition period. Thanks for sharing your experience and confirming the February 29th date. It really helps to hear from people who have actually been through this process recently!
I'm currently going through a similar situation - my disability benefits end in a few weeks and I'm preparing to apply for UI. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful! I wanted to add that when I spoke with my doctor about the work release, they mentioned being very specific about any ongoing limitations. Even though I'm cleared to return to work, I still have some restrictions that might affect certain types of jobs. Has anyone dealt with having work restrictions during their UI claim? I'm wondering if that complicates the "able and available for work" requirement or if EDD is understanding about medical limitations as long as you can still perform work in your field.
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Plot twist: the payments were inside us all along 🤣
lmao if only my landlord would accept that as rent 💀
I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Got approved last Tuesday but still waiting on that first payment. It's so nerve-wracking when you're counting on that money. I've been refreshing my bank account like every hour 😅 From what I'm reading here, sounds like 2-3 weeks is normal but some people wait longer. Really hoping we both get our payments soon! Keep us posted on how it goes.
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That's a great tip about checking the exact formatting! We did move about 8 months ago, so it's possible something got entered differently on the unemployment claim versus what was on file for disability. We'll double-check this.
I'm dealing with something similar right now! My wife transitioned from UI to SDI and now back to UI, and we're having the same Bank of America verification issues. What's really frustrating is that she's been using the same EDD card for over a year with no problems, and suddenly after filing the new UI claim, BofA says her information doesn't match. I called EDD yesterday and the representative told me this happens because when you file a new claim (even if it's the same benefit type you had before), it creates a completely new account in their system. Sometimes the personal information from your old claim doesn't transfer over correctly to the new one. The EDD rep suggested I request what they call a "benefit verification letter" that shows all the correct information on file, then take that to Bank of America. Has anyone tried this approach? I'm hoping it might be faster than waiting for a completely new card.
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idk if this helps but I was in a similar situation last month. Turns out there was a glitch in their system that was causing delays for a bunch of people. Maybe check if there are any known issues right now?
Where would you even find that info? EDD's not exactly known for their transparency 🙄
True that. I usually check their Twitter or Facebook. Sometimes they post updates there before anywhere else.
This happened to my sister a few months ago! Turned out her claim got stuck in some kind of "pending review" status that wasn't showing up in her online account. She had to call and specifically ask them to check for any holds or flags on her account. The rep found it right away and was able to release the payments. Definitely try the calling strategies others mentioned - the early morning tip really works. Also, if you have any paperwork showing your return-to-work date, make sure you have it ready when you call. Good luck! 🤞
This is super helpful! I didn't even know there could be hidden holds like that. Definitely going to ask specifically about any flags or holds when I finally get through to someone. Thanks for sharing your sister's experience - gives me hope that this can actually get resolved! 🙏
Giovanni Colombo
Bruh, EDD is straight up ghosting you 👻 Time to slide into their DMs (aka blow up their phone lines) 📞💯
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Fatima Al-Qasimi
•Sometimes persistence is the only way to get through the bureaucracy. Just don't give up!
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Maya Patel
I'm so sorry you're going through this - it's incredibly stressful when your disability payments just stop without explanation. A few things that have helped me and others I know: First, definitely call the SDI phone line (1-800-480-3287) as soon as possible. I know the hold times are brutal, but getting a human on the line is crucial. When you do get through, ask them to check for any "stops" or "holds" on your claim and get specific details about what triggered it. Also, log into your SDI Online account if you haven't already - sometimes there are pending issues or required actions that don't get mailed but show up there. Look for anything under "Inbox" or "Notifications." One thing that's not obvious: sometimes your doctor needs to submit updated medical certification, and EDD doesn't always send clear notices about this. If your original certification period is ending, that could be why payments stopped. Document everything - dates of calls, names of representatives you speak with, reference numbers. This will help if you need to escalate or file an appeal later. Hang in there - these issues usually get resolved, it just takes persistence and patience (I know, easier said than done when you're depending on these payments). Keep us updated on how it goes!
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